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1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Postgraduate Institute of Child Health, Noida (Uttar Pradesh); All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur, (H.P); Unit of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Oral Health Sciences Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.
Frontiers in Dentistry
|October 14, 2024
Summary
Ectopic eruption of permanent maxillary first molars can be effectively managed with the NR
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
Background:
- Ectopic eruption of molars is a common developmental anomaly requiring prompt intervention.
- Early diagnosis and management are crucial for preventing malocclusion.
Observation:
- Two cases of ectopic eruption of permanent maxillary first molars were identified.
- Conservative management was initiated using a modified Humphrey's appliance, termed the NR's appliance.
Findings:
- The NR's appliance, incorporating a Nance palatal arch, successfully uprighted and distalized molars.
- Treatment duration for molar correction was approximately 3 months.
Implications:
- This conservative approach offers a viable solution for ectopic molar eruption.
- Timely intervention in mixed dentition can prevent future orthodontic complications.
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